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daralexandria's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Body shaming, and Fatphobia
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Medical trauma, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault
marpaige's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Honestly, I would have liked this book a lot more if the author hadn’t insisted on using the names of real victims as part of her fictionalization. That part was so gross it made it difficult for me to enjoy the exploration of Sera’s experience and the fallout of what happened to Lucy and the other victims .
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Emotional abuse, and Child abuse
onkenzisshelf's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
What I Liked:
- Reading this during the Olympics was perfect timing, especially with Simone Biles dropping out to focus on her health - this felt like the background information we didn't know we needed.
- I liked how this followed true events and real people - inspired by the events of Larry Nassar and the Karolyi Ranch were changed, but we got real names like Simone Biles, Gabby Douglas, and Aly Raisman and how they dealt with abuse.
- I loved how much I hated the characters - I loved them when I was supposed to love them and hated them when I was supposed to hate them, but the emotion behind all of that was so real and so raw.
- I just love reading about this sport in general and all the hard, sometimes horrible work that goes into it.
What I Didn't Like/Wanted More Of:
- The writing style felt rushed and a little juvenile.
- I wanted more detail - this story felt very "tell" rather than "show"
You Should Read If You Like:
- Watching the gymnasts on the Olympics!
- Powerful femininity.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
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